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Cargo Light With Bed Lights — If Equipped
The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) and trailer
spotter lamps (if equipped) are turned on by pushing the
cargo lights button located on the lower half of the headlight
switch.Cargo/Bed Lights Button On Headlight Switch
If the vehicle’s speed is 0 mph (0 km/h), these lights can also
be turned on using the switch located just inside the pickup
box, on the lower part of the bed light lens. A telltale will illu-
minate in the instrument cluster display when these lights
are on. Pushing the switch a second time will turn the lights
off. Bed Light Switch In Truck Bed
The cargo light and bed lights (if equipped) will turn on for
approximately 30 seconds when a key fob unlock button is
pushed, as part of the Illuminated Entry feature.
NOTE:
For vehicles shipped to or sold in the states of California or
Mississippi, the Cargo, Bed, and Mirror Spotter lights will
not work while the vehicle is in motion. In every other state,
the Cargo and Mirror Spotter lights will turn off when the
vehicle is in motion, but the Bed Light will remain on. In all
states, including California and Mississippi, if a bed camera
is deactivated, the Bed Lights will turn back on.

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Battery Saver
To protect the life of your vehicle’s battery, load shedding is
provided for both the interior and exterior lights.
If the ignition is OFF, the interior lights will automatically
turn off when:
• Any door is left ajar for 10 minutes.
• The Dome Defeat button is pushed.
• The Cargo, Bed, and Spotter lights are manually activatedby either the headlight switch or the truck bed switch.
NOTE:
Battery saver mode is canceled if the ignition is ON.
If the headlights remain on while the ignition is cycled OFF,
the exterior lights will automatically turn off after eight
minutes. If the headlights are turned on and left on for eight
minutes while the ignition is OFF, the exterior lights will
automatically turn off.
INTERIOR LIGHTS
Courtesy Lights
The Courtesy, Dome, Cargo, and Bed Lights are turned on
when any door is opened or the Dome On button is pushed
on the overhead console. Also, if your vehicle is equipped
with Remote Keyless Entry, and the unlock button is pushed
on the key fob, the Courtesy, Dome, Cargo, and Bed Lights
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Courtesy/Reading Lights
The overhead console lights can also be operated individu-
ally as reading lights by pushing the corresponding buttons.Front Courtesy/Reading Lights NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with an LED overhead console, if both
the Dome On and Dome Defeat buttons are pushed, the Illu-
minated Entry with door ajar feature will be disabled, but the
Dome Lights inside the vehicle will turn on.
Two types of Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights are available for
your vehicle:
• Push button on/off
• Push lens on/off
Push Lens On/Off Rear Courtesy Light
1 — Dome Defeat Button
2 — Driver’s Reading Light On/Off Button
3 — Passenger’s Reading Light On/Off Button
4 — Dome On Button

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NOTE:
The Rear Courtesy/Reading Lights will remain on until the
switch is pushed a second time, so be sure they have been
turned off before exiting the vehicle. If the interior lights are
left on after the ignition is turned off, they will automatically
turn off after 10 minutes.
Dimmer Control
The dimmer controls are part of the headlight switch and are
located on the left side of the instrument panel.Dimmer Controls With the parking lights or headlights on, rotating the right
dimmer control upward will increase the brightness of the
instrument panel lights. Rotating the left dimmer control will
adjust the interior and ambient light levels.
NOTE:
• The dimming of the touchscreen is programmable through
the Uconnect system. Refer to “Uconnect Settings” in
“Multimedia” for further details.
• The ambient lights are only active when the headlights or parking lights are on.
1 — Ambient Light Control
2 — Instrument Panel Dimmer Control
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Illuminated Entry
The courtesy lights will turn on when you use the key fob to
unlock the doors or open any door.
This feature also turns on the puddle lamps located beneath
the outside mirrors (if equipped).
The lights will fade to off after approximately 30 seconds, or
they will immediately fade to off once the ignition switch is
turned to ON/RUN from the OFF position.
The front courtesy overhead console and door courtesy
lights will not turn off if the Dome On button on the over-
head console is pushed.
The illuminated entry system will not operate if the Dome
Defeat button on the overhead console is pushed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with Illuminated Approach lights
under the outside mirrors, they can also be turned off by
pushing the Dome Defeat button.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS
Windshield Wipers
The wipers and washers are operated by a switch in the
multifunction lever. Turn the end of the lever to select the
desired wiper speed.
Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
Rotate the end of the lever upward, to the first detent past the
intermittent settings for low-speed wiper operation. Rotate
the end of the lever upward to the second detent past the
intermittent settings for high-speed wiper operation.

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Mode Control
Rotate the Mode Control Knob to change the airflow distribution mode. The airflow distribution
mode can be adjusted so air comes from the instrument panel outlets, floor outlets, defrost outlets and
demist outlets. The Mode settings are as follows:
Panel Mode Panel Mode Air comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted
to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and
down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air
vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and
warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode Floor Mode
Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
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Panel Mode Panel ModeAir comes from the outlets in the instrument panel. Each of these outlets can be individually adjusted
to direct the flow of air. The air vanes of the center outlets and outboard outlets can be moved up and
down or side to side to regulate airflow direction. There is a shut off wheel located below the air
vanes to shut off or adjust the amount of airflow from these outlets.
Bi-Level Mode Bi-Level Mode Air comes from the instrument panel outlets and floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed
through the defrost and side window demister outlets.
NOTE:
Bi-Level mode is designed under comfort conditions to provide cooler air out of the panel outlets and
warmer air from the floor outlets.
Floor Mode Floor Mode Air comes from the floor outlets. A slight amount of air is directed through the defrost and side
window demister outlets.
Mix Mode Mix Mode
Air is directed through the floor, defrost, and side window demister outlets. This setting works best in
cold or snowy conditions that require extra heat to the windshield. This setting is good for
maintaining comfort while reducing moisture on the windshield.
Climate Control OFF Button
This button turns the Climate Control System off.
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Auto-Down
Both the driver and front passenger window switch have an
Auto-Down feature. Push the window switch past the first
detent, release, and the window will go down automatically.
To cancel the Auto-Down movement, operate the switch in
either the up or down direction and release the switch.
To stop the window from going all the way down during the
Auto-Down operation, pull up on the switch briefly.
To open the window part way, push to the switch to the first
detent and release it when you want the window to stop.
Auto-Up Feature With Anti-Pinch Protection — If
Equipped
Pull the window switch fully upward to the second detent,
release, and the window will go up automatically.
To stop the window from going all the way up during the
Auto-Up operation, push down on the switch briefly.
To close the window part way, lift the window switch to the
first detent and release when you want the window to stop.

NOTE:
If the window runs into any obstacle during the Auto-Closure,
it will reverse direction and then go back down. Remove theobstacle and use the window switch again to close the window.
Any impact due to rough road conditions may trigger the auto
reverse function unexpectedly during auto closure. If this
happens, pull the switch lightly to the first detent and hold to
close the window manually.

Reset Auto-Up
Should the Auto-Up feature stop working, the window may
need to be reset. To reset Auto-Up:
1. Make sure the door is fully closed.
2. Pull the window switch up to close the window
completely and continue to hold the switch up for an
additional two seconds after the window is closed.
3. Push the window switch down firmly to the second detent to open the window completely and continue to
hold the switch down for an additional two seconds after
the window is fully open.
WARNING!
There is no anti-pinch protection when the window is
almost closed. Be sure to clear all objects from the
window before closing.
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